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- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
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on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
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“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read »
Purple Bling
About this design:
My first bling piece, took me a while, but I finally got it the way I wanted it :)
Components:
Peacock blue and white FW pearls, Swarovsky purple crystals and Sterling Silver findings.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 4:53 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave! Hands down a fave. This is just beautiful, I love this!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 5:06 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Love you bling piece !!!! And it’s purple !!!!!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 6:31 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Just gorgeous! Love the color and all the little dangles! Bet it looks and feels great on!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
Lee D says:Oh! This is so pretty! Love it. Just the right amount of bling for me.
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thank you nice ladies! Yes Sali Jo, I like the feel of it, hey women and bling! ;0)
On Feb 07, 2010 at 9:50 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I love pearls and crystals together, and what a fabulous design, Johanne! This is so feminine – I love it!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:12 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Wow, I’m impressed. This one’s a winner!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 12:11 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Johanne, this is gorgeous! I love pearls, crystals, and purple — this one’s a winner with me!!!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 12:56 am #
Little Round Chick says:Excellent Bling! Great looking design, too.
On Feb 08, 2010 at 8:37 am #
Linda Talbott says:I love this design. It’s gorgeous. Into my faves!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 9:06 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:What Charming, Purple, Bling!!
On Feb 08, 2010 at 12:35 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I love this and you know i love bling..into my favs…
On Feb 08, 2010 at 8:52 pm #
B Stafford says:Nice BLING!